Some Common Misconceptions About Evangelism – Part 2
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Misconception number three: I just don’t know how to do personal work. You really do. Personal work is not necessarily a personal Bible study, even though it can be. It can be visiting people, passing out flyers, writing letters to the editor, working with mail outs, and just chatting with your neighbor. Getting out into the community, getting involved, and making contacts is the best personal work. The church has PLENTY of work to do that ANYONE can do. Getting to know people is a big part of evangelism. Most people today respond to the gospel because a friend talked to them about it. Can you be a friend? “A man who has friends must himself be friendly” (Proverbs 18:24).
Misconception number four: Nobody is going to respond anyway. This is a defeatist attitude. Of course nobody is going to respond if we don’t go out and work. When you do the work, however, you never know who is going to respond. Consistent steady efforts are the key to any successful endeavor. How many successful salesmen do you know who gave up after their first attempt? It takes time, effort, and consistency. Paul said, “Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears” (Acts 20:31). We can do personal work in our community. The biggest barrier to this is ourselves. We need to determine to get out and start evangelizing for Christ. The stakes are too high, and the souls of men hang in the balance. Let’s resolve to make an effort to evangelize our community. “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” (John 4:25).
God bless you, and I love you.
Kevin Cauley